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Family of 20 determined to keep condemned home
Scranton Times-Tribune ^
| 8/15/03
| Andrew Scott
Posted on 08/15/2003 5:03:16 PM PDT by Born Conservative
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To: TexasCowboy
Am I really the only one who actually READ the article?
"...We're just having a tough time because we're low income."
Got that?! They're LOW INCOME! Check any apologists dictionary and you'll find that personal responsibility goes out the window when one is low income.
</sarcasm>
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posted on
08/16/2003 10:33:11 AM PDT
by
LuLuLuLu
(There is a fine line between genius and insanity, and I've erased it.)
To: jeffsher
Yep, yep. We had an immigrant Hmong family featured in a Mpls/St. Paul paper. Habitat got them a home in a very nice suburb. They remarked in the article about how glad they were to be moving from the area I live in. Ha. Guess it wasn't good enough for them.
To: Eaker
I am just sooooooooo tired of losing 50% of my income to deadbeatsJust wonder what kind of welfare assistance a hard working taxpayer would get if they were in a bind and still had a job. After years of supporting everyone else, bet they wouldn't offer a hand out for us.
To: Lijahsbubbe
Just wonder what kind of welfare assistance a hard working taxpayer would get if they were in a bind and still had a job. After years of supporting everyone else, bet they wouldn't offer a hand out for us.Not even a loan!!!!!!!
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posted on
08/16/2003 10:50:43 AM PDT
by
Eaker
(This is OUR country; let's take it back!!!!!)
To: jeffsher
At least he has money to get tatoos.Some people shouldn't reproduce. That local welfare office is writing a big check.They need another hobby.Hasn't she ever heard of that little bird called a swallow?
To: Eaker
Maybe they'd let us in the cheese line!
To: RikaStrom
As I read this, I remember my dad telling me once when I was just a teenager- "with some people its an attitude- you could give them a million dollars, they'd spend it all in two wks, and within a year be living exactly the same way" (I noticed some people in our neighborhood who just never cleaned up their act, and passed it on to their children) Boy, the older I get I sure realize how smart my dad was!
To: LibWhacker; mhking; willieroe; aynrandfreak; Eaker; B Knotts; July 4th; petuniasevan; strela; ...
UPDATE: This story surfaced again on the Kevin Lynn Show, a local radio call in show when Ozzie Quinn, director of the local Habitat for Humanity, called in. I was at work and did not hear his call, but Kevin discussed it later in the show, and said that Ozzie has no problem with continuing to help this family; they (H for H)are seeking $20,000 in donations to repair the house so that it is liveable(again, I didn't hear the phone call). Kevin has nicknamed the family the "Rabbit Family".
A neighbor of the Rabbit family called in (I did hear this call), and said that she passes the house 4-5 times a week, and often sees daddy rabbit out on the porch smoking (keep in mind that he is on disability for a "heart condition").
To: Born Conservative
Thanks for the update. And H for H wants to pour more money down this toilet? What's wrong with people?
To: Born Conservative
I know that they need money to make the house liveable again, but aren't they the ones who made it unlivable?
And what's the price for a pack of cigarettes these days?
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posted on
08/19/2003 7:29:46 AM PDT
by
Hillary's Lovely Legs
(a 'true conservative' would rather keep Davis than elect Arnold just so they can say 'I told you so')
To: Born Conservative
Found this on the web:
Monday, August 18, 6:15 p.m.
By Danielle Schlesier
Volunteers Clean Out Condemned House
Donations are pouring in for a family of 20, kicked out of a home renovated by volunteers. The story started last week when Scranton condemned the Habitat for Humanity home. City inspectors blame the Smith family for damaging the home. The story generated anger and disbelief last week. On Monday Newswatch 16 found others willing to help.
A clean up crew emptied the house on North Main Avenue in Scranton, tossing everything in a dumpster . Habitat for Humanity is paying for the clean up at the condemned house. The city calls the place unsafe, three years after Habitat volunteers fixed it up for the Smiths; a family of 20.
Habitat for Humanity helps families in need own homes. City inspectors say the Smiths trashed the place and didn't pay utility bills. "They definitely deserve another chance," said neighbor Cindy Darienzo. She vowed to help; she's collecting furniture and other items. "Once the house is cleaned up we're going to go in with all the donations and we're going to help fix it up with them. They're a loving family and they do for everybody," added Darienzo.
"I received an e-mail all the way from Erie to help pay the utility bills that the Smiths owe and donations for furniture, paint, volunteers. There is a silent majority that wants to help," said Scranton's Habitat for Humanity Director Ozzie Quinn.
Habitat for Humanity says the clean up is the only thing it will pay for but the group promises other help. "You just can't leave a family on the street. We're not going to use any more Habitat money to fix that property up but we may send volunteers out there," added Quinn.
Habitat will provide the Smiths with a family support counselor, a person who will help teach skills for home ownership; such things as paying bills. Right now the Smiths are staying with relatives.
To: sockmonkey
If those people trashed it before, they'll trash it again unless those volunteers intend to babysit that entire family.
What a waste.
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posted on
08/19/2003 9:30:33 AM PDT
by
visualops
(I'm 44...In dog years I'm dead.)
To: sockmonkey
This is unbelievable! Anyone who gives anything more to the Rabbit Family is in desperate need of a psychiatric exam.
To: Born Conservative
Any other info come out on the radio?
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posted on
08/19/2003 9:41:12 AM PDT
by
KantianBurke
(The Federal govt should be protecting us from terrorists, not handing out goodies)
To: Born Conservative
*sigh* just damn.
To: visualops
*** If those people trashed it before, they'll trash it again unless those volunteers intend to babysit that entire family. ***
From a Scranton Times article:
Ozzie Quinn, director of Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County, said he was upset he wasn't kept informed of what was going on at the Smith house by either the Smiths or agencies that frequented the home, like Children and Youth.
"I do not condone what they did, but at the same time I think a lot of groups should take the blame, and I'm not passing the buck here. We should, too,"
Oh, I just love this communal blame angle-it's so 70's.
To: Born Conservative
which were $123 a month, he said. YOu have 15 Children at home, some as old as 21 and you couldn't as a family find another $123 a month? Jeez!!! any 13 year old can make that mowing a few lawns a month... I don't know the entire story, but it seems to me that they have at least 3-4 kids living at home of working age, definately should be able to find another $125 a month.
To: sockmonkey
"I do not condone what they did, but at the same time I think a lot of groups should take the blame, and I'm not passing the buck here. We should, too."Obviously, Jimmy Carter needs to go to Scranton and begin an investigation to assess the blame.
To: KantianBurke
Unfortunately, I only get to hear the program on my way home from work, which is after 4:30; the program starts at 3pm, so I miss most of it. If I hear any more, I'll be sure to post it.
To: sockmonkey; Born Conservative
Thanks for the updates.
Right now the Smiths are staying with relatives.
Wow, 40 slobs in a two-bedroom apartment . . . Cozy.
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